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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.50 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.50 and 67.18 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.50 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.50 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.50 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 9,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,640.33/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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